Japan's Uniqlo targets becoming world's biggest apparel maker
Uniqlo, the Japanese clothing chain has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets,…
India explores anti-subsidy duty on Chinese MMF fabrics
Facing an onslaught of imported undervalued Chinese fabrics, there is some good news for textile manufacturers in the country's largest man-made fabric (MMF) hub in Surat. The government is in…
California cotton acreage moves up
After hitting lows last year not seen since the Great Depression, California’s 2016 cotton acreage is up at least 26 per cent. Roger Isom, president of the California Cotton Ginners…
China’s dyestuff companies less prosperous than printing and dyeing
"China came out with the 2016 Q1 report of listed printing and dyeing companies recently. The weighted average operating revenue of five representative listed companies reached 362 million Yuan, up…
ILC focuses on abuse in supply chains of big brands
The ILC (International Labor Conference) is addressing labor rights deficits in the supply chains of multinational companies. The expansion of global supply chains has been driven by a business model…
Pakistan garment exports up four per cent in value
During the first three quarters of this year, Pakistan’s readymade garment exports showed an increase of 4.2 per cent in terms of value and 1.56 per cent in term of…
Erratic rains to affect cotton plantation in India
This year, the main cotton growing districts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are likely to face a prolonged dry period after June. Cotton area fell short by 30 per cent…
APTMA rejects recommendation to impose regulatory duty on imported cotton
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) rejected the recommendation of Pakistan government’s Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research to impose Regulatory Duty on import of Cotton from…
SIMA Texfair gets overwhelming response
The Southern India Mills’ Association’ (SIMA’s) Texfair is a unique event for the mutual benefit of the manufacturers/suppliers of textile machinery, spares, accessories, equipments, etc., and the textile mills. The…
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Clothes don’t last forever, debunking the surplus garment narrative
For years, a statement has been echoed across fashion panels, sustainability forums, and viral social media posts: “We already have... Read more
EU’s landmark EPR law to revolutionize fashion industry, focus on textile waste …
The European Union has officially adopted its highly anticipated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for textiles, a groundbreaking measure that... Read more
New EU EPR rules shake up global textile industry
A major shift in European Union policy is set to redefine the global apparel and textile landscape. The EU is... Read more
From Tariffs to Textiles: Dornbirn GFC highlights strains and solutions in globa…
The just concluded annual Global Fibre Conference in Dornbirn put forth a complex picture of the synthetic fibre industry. While... Read more
The end of de minimis, small businesses face a trade shock in America
When the US government moved to terminate the long-standing de minimis exemption, the duty-free threshold for low-value imports, it sent... Read more
Rise of Regional Fashion: BRICS+ Summit signals shift in global fashion power
The recently concluded BRICS+ Fashion Summit in Moscow was more than just a series of runway shows; it was a... Read more
Nomura Report: Asian exporters absorb tariffs, rethink supply chains
As global trade enters a period of recalibration, Asian exporters are bearing the brunt of escalating US tariffs while simultaneously... Read more
The Soul of Style: BRICS+ Fashion Summit weaves a new narrative of ‘Culture, Cra…
In a world where fast fashion often dominates, a different conversation took center stage in Moscow. The recently concluded BRICS+... Read more
Fashion's New Fit: Tailoring and alteration services stitch a story of growth
From the runways of Paris to the digital storefronts of global e-commerce, the fashion industry is changing. As consumers increasingly... Read more
Fashion's New Frontier: Designers and innovators redefine 'Brand' at BRICS+ Fash…
The global fashion landscape is undergoing a "tectonic shift," and the inaugural BRICS+ Fashion Summit, held in Moscow from August... Read more